Vital Farms Shares Slip 1.38% to $27.17 as Q4 EPS Forecast Jumps 65%
Vital Farms shares fell 1.38% to $27.17, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.69% gain and dropping 8.5% over the past month versus an 8.8% sector rise. The company forecasts Q4 EPS of $0.38 (+65%) on $213.3 million revenue (+28%) and trades at a forward P/E of 16.8.
1. Share Price Performance
Vital Farms shares declined 1.38% to $27.17, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.69% gain. The stock has fallen 8.5% over the past month versus an 8.8% rise in the Consumer Staples sector and a 1% drop in the S&P 500.
2. Q4 Earnings Outlook
The company is scheduled to report Q4 results on February 26, projecting EPS of $0.38, a 65.22% increase year-over-year, on revenue of $213.26 million, up 28.48% compared to the prior-year quarter.
3. Valuation and Analyst Ratings
Vital Farms trades at a forward P/E of 16.84, above the industry average of 14.78. The stock carries a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) and sits in the bottom 16% of industry groups based on aggregate analyst estimate revisions.